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Archive for 2013
Jewel or Junk? How to Buy a Used Handgun
When buying a used handgun, how do you know if it’s a gem, or a problem that someone else dumped on an unsuspecting buyer? Check out these tips for evaluating a used handgun prior to purchase.
The Practical, Tactical Self-Defense Shotgun
Sure, some “tac” guy behind the counter told you buckshot was the only way to go in your self-defense shotgun. He was only part right. “Remember, the load is called ‘buckshot’ because it was originally used for killing large animals, like buck deer … . It is powerful stuff … the shotgun round that people [...]
Choosing the Best Scope is a Daunting Task
The number of scope options available to modern shooters is overwhelming. Here are some questions to begin asking.
Gun Collecting: The Ruby Pistol
“Ruby” is a generic name applied to a .32-caliber automatic pistol made in Spain during the WWI era. They are fairly common in the United States but tend to be ignored by most gun collectors. In my opinion that’s a mistake.
3 Gun Accessories I Can’t Live Without
These essential long gun upgrades and gun accessories are critical to better shooting.
Shooting Competition as Training: How ‘Real’ Is It?
Though certainly not complete training in and of itself, shooting competition (IDPA, IPSC, etc.) can be a useful component of firearms training, skill maintenance and skill assessment.
AR-15 Review: Rock River Arms LAR-15
The Rock River Arms LAR-15 is one AR that is made to seriously hunt.
Handgun Exclusive: FNX-45
FNH USA introduces a new, improved .45 for the civilian market. Gun Digest got the scoop on the FNX-45.
Photo Gallery: 8 New 2013 Turkey Shotguns
Leave nothing to chance this spring with some of today’s greatest gobbler getting shotguns. Check out 8 photos of new turkey shotguns for 2013.
Seven Tips to Choose a Handgun for Self Defense
Selecting a handgun is personal—too personal to allow me or anyone else to do it for you. That said, it needs to fit your hand, have a recoil impulse you can control, and be small enough and light enough you might actually carry it and have it with you when you need it. Yes, you need to like it. Not I nor anyone else is qualified to make those decisions for you. I don’t want you buying my underwear and I’ll bet you don’t want me picking out yours.
